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Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Senior Regional Economist (Workforce Pathways)

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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Senior Regional Economist (Workforce Pathways) Apply for the Senior Regional Economist (Workforce Pathways) role at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

When you join the Federal Reserve, the nation's central bank, you’ll play a key role collaborating with a dynamic team of mission‑driven professionals to strengthen and protect our economy and communities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition assistance, generous paid time off, top‑notch health care benefits, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, 401(k) match, pension, and more.

About The Opportunity The Research Department has an immediate opening for a Senior Regional Economist and co‑lead of a new workforce pathways initiative, reporting to the Vice President for Economic Sensing & Engagement. The position will be based in Richmond, VA, Baltimore, MD, or Charlotte, NC, and outreach will span Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and D.C. On‑site presence is required.

What You Will Do

Support the Bank’s regional outreach by giving presentations on workforce pipelines and the overall labor market to internal and external audiences.

Lead or co‑lead Bank strategic initiatives related to understanding workforce pathways for youth and young adults and how those pathways foster maximum employment.

Monitor and analyze regional economic and community conditions; develop tools and methods to identify and track changes in workforce conditions.

Contribute economic analysis and commentary content to the Bank’s website.

Develop and maintain contacts in academic and business communities; gather information on business conditions from contacts in a timely manner.

Communicate with the media as necessary.

Qualifications

3–5+ years of relevant work experience.

Experience working on workforce development issues, either as an academic or as a practitioner, required.

Demonstrated desire to conduct outreach to a wide variety of audiences.

Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. and regional economic conditions and a commitment to staying abreast of emerging trends or changes.

Ability to engage strategically with the public on economic and policy topics, translating economic information into reports and presentations.

Outstanding attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in time management to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and meet schedule deadlines.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft software.

Knowledge of and experience with statistical software tools such as Stata or SAS.

Required Documents

Resume (CV).

Cover letter stating why you are a good match, how you got interested in workforce research, and how the role will fit into your career path.

Recent example of your ability to write clearly and concisely about a workforce topic.

Other Requirements and Considerations

Review the Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict‑of‑interest rules and personal investment restrictions.

Requested accommodations for disability are available; please notify rich.recruit@rich.frb.org.

Open work visa sponsorship is not available for this role; selected candidates are subject to special background check procedures.

The hiring range is $132,300 – $165,300 annually.

Salary offered will be based on the job responsibilities and the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as defined in the job qualifications.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Benefits Overview

Great medical benefits

Pension and 401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

On‑site amenities that make working here fun!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences. This statement is included per legal requirement.

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